Bug haters, unite!

It's time to tell your friend who always insists on setting bugs free outside instead of killing them that they're wrong. The spotted lanternflies have taken over New Jersey and they're not going anywhere unless you help.

If you've heard about the lanternflies but aren't sure exactly why we're being asked to kill them, you've come to the right place. Here's why these bugs are such a problem for the Garden State.

7 reasons why you need to kill the spotted lanternflies infesting NJ

Keep reading to learn how to report the lanternfly once it's been killed!

The post above reflects the thoughts and observations of New Jersey 101.5's Kylie Moore. Any opinions expressed are Kylie's own. You can follow Kylie on Instagram.

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